BRIGADER UNIFORM

• gold G.B. polo shirt
• navy G.B. sweat shirt
• navy straight skirt
• black tights & shoes
• (navy hairband)
• (stud earrings)
• navy G.B. cagoule
• armband with badges (top of left arm)
• leadership chevron(s) (bottom of right arm)

 

Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know.
Daniel J. Boorstin

 

BRIGADERS' BLACKBOARD - highlighting new information

click on "Current Info." above for a full list of events, and if you want to take part in anything let your Leaders know or contact GB HQ for more information.

BRIGADER (& WARRANT OFFICER) UNIFORM

• Full Correct Brigader Uniform
• Full Correct Warrant Officer Uniform

BRIGADER AWARDS

Full Brigader arm band containing Explorer Stars, Junior Circles and Diamonds, Company Title and Service Award, detailing the years of service to the Company. All other awards can be earned in the Brigader Section, or in the case of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Queen's Award, as a Leader as well, see details below.

BRIGADER TRIANGLES- Earned through GB Badgework based round the four areas of the programme; there are 25 topics to choose from under each of these areas so there's no shortage of choice, here are just a selection:

(If there is a specific topic you wish to do for badgework that is not included in the current programme you can apply in writing to GB HQ for approval of a new syllabus. You must gain approval for the syllabus before starting the programme.)

Each year in Brigaders you complete four topics, (you can only do each topic once and it's best to do one from each section to keep the programme balanced), from the sections above to earn 2 points for each, you need 8 points to earn the first Brigader Red Triangle, 8 more points for the second White Triangle , (16 in total), 8 more for the third Blue Triangle, (24 in total) and 8 more for the fourth Gold Triangle , (32 in total). Don't worry if you join Brigaders in S2, S3 or S4 you can take additional topics if you wish to catch up with your peers, and earn additional badges. Leadership Training and topics that you do for your D of E Award also earn 2 points towards your Brigader Triangles, just remember to keep a balance of Spiritual, Physical, Educational & Service topics and apart from Leadership, you can't repeat topics, i.e. - if you choose to do 'netball' for your Bronze, Silver and Gold D of E, you can only count it once towards your Brigader badgework.

BRIGADER BROOCH - Once you have achieved your four Brigader triangles another year's badgework will earn you the additional 8 points to take your total to 40 points overall, which earns the Brigader Brooch. (The 40 points must be made up of 6 points for each of the topics, Spiritual, Physical, Educational, Service.) Leadership training (see below for more details) can also earn you points for your Brigader Brooch.

Well done this is the highest Girls' Brigade "badgework" award, (and the second highest award in Girls' Brigade), you can earn, it represents several years of application and dedication at a time when your life is already full of school, exams, other extra curriculim activities, applications, jobs, colleges and universities!

LEADERSHIP TRAINING - Most of the Officers in our organisation were once girls in the Brigader section. It is a natural development, when you enjoy an activity, to want others to share your interest and enthusiasm.

The Leadership Training courses are meant to help each you become more self confident, skilled and experienced with the ultimate aim of helping and guiding others younger than yourself.

If your Chaplain or Brigader Leader asks if you are interested in going to a Leadership 1 training this is what to expect:

• A meeting with other girls of your age from different Companies in your Division.
• An opportunity to develop your skills under expert guidance.
• A challenge to communicate with Officers and other Trainees in an informal atmosphere.
• A fun filled five hours with Junk Craft; Communication; Keep Fit and Relationship.

Obviously, it is hoped that you will follow this up by going to Leadership 2 in your local area before progressing onto Leadership 3 possibly at a National Residential in order to become a Warrant Officer.

(Leadership Chevrons should be sewn on the outside edge of the righthand sweatshirt sleeve - just above the cuff with the V pointing down to the ground)

See How to Become an Officer for information on Officer Training to become a Commissioned Girls' Brigade Officer.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME - Click link to find out more about the D. of E. Are you up for the challenge?

Want to get some ideas? Click this link and watch the "It's up to you" presentation on youtube.

N.B. Current Candidates: For D. of E. Open Gold & Residential Opportunities - check Current Info for details.